EFFECT Photonics is a technology scale-up founded in Eindhoven. In our office in the Netherlands, we focus on developing advanced laser solutions for optical communication systems, built around integrated photonics chips on the indium phosphide platform.

The EFFECT Photonics site in The Netherlands designs and sells cutting-edge photonic components for telecom and datacom, including tuneable lasers and other photonics integrated circuits. We are looking for a Procurement Manager. You will be responsible for the sourcing and acquisition of components and manufacturing services, ensuring cost efficiency, quality, and timely delivery to support EFFECT Photonics business.

• 5+ year related experience

• B. Sc. Degree in industrial Engineering or Business Administration

• Fluency in English

• Experience in multinational environment – preferably experience with Asian suppliers

• Identify technology and cost trends in the supply market

• For new product programs

  • Research candidate components specified by Engineering

  • Propose alternative components that are lower cost and meet specifications

  • Validate & scrub open book costed BOMs

  • Drive ongoing cost reductions to target cost

  • Ensure timely availability & capacity of components per program ramp requirements

• For mass production stage products

  • Drive ongoing product cost reductions through

    • Benchmarking component process from alternative suppliers

    • Volume price agreements

    • Negotiate manufacturing value add activities

  • Plan for periodic phase in of lower cost alternatives/second sources

  • Direct purchasing agreements for critical component purchases

  • Assist in expediting materials in case of shortages

• Ensure contractual master purchase agreements are in place with assembly partners and key component suppliers

• Maintain relationships with suppliers

• Responsible for price and contract negotiation